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Creek Farm

Since acquiring the 35-acre property known as Creek Farm in 2000, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) has worked to implement donor Lillian (“Billie”) Noel’s vision to have Creek Farm “maintained in an undeveloped state except as necessary for providing access

Learn the common names of popular tree species on a gentle stroll. We will take a second look at leaf evidence, bark, buds, seeds, and more to assist in identification. Meet Henry, the Center for Wildlife’s non-releasable North American porcupine ambassador and learn about Henry’s favorite foods like black birch, oak, hemlock, maple, and of course acorns! Program and walk open to all ages.

We have some amazing flying mammals that are skilled insect combatants. Did you know that the FDA estimates that these wonderful bats supply us with an estimated $3.5 BILLION in free insect control? Learn more about this native and natural mosquito control and their struggle with White-Nose Syndrome. Come meet some of the Center for Wildlife’s bat ambassadors! Optional backyard bat box building workshop follows. Program is open to all ages; parental guidance and additional fee required for bat box building.

What happened here? Whose footprint is that? Join Center for Wildlife and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests to answer these questions and more! Following an environmental education program including live animal ambassadors from the Center for Wildlife, we will take a hike and identify the tracks of our local wildlife as well as the evidence of several telltale wildlife encounters! By recognizing the wing-prints of an owl catching their prey, or the midden left over by a red squirrel's snack, we can learn so much about our wildlife's winter habits!

This fun event introduces participants to the amazing adaptations of native owls. We’ll meet at Creek Farm in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to learn about native owl species, their ecology, adaptations, and meet local representatives up close! Following the presentation, we’ll take a short walk into the surrounding habitat to call for owls and listen for whooo might call back. We welcome owl prowlers of all ages, but please remember that patience and a quiet atmosphere are crucial for owl prowling.

“There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” - Kenneth Grahame (The Wind in the Willows). The Gundalow Company ‘River Rats’ and Discovery camps embrace the idea of spending time where the water meets the land. During these week-l

Join us to practice mindfulness at peaceful Creek Farm this fall! Mindfulness teacher Liz Korabek-Emerson will lead an evening sitting and walking meditation practice by Sagamore Creek. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome! Please meet on the lawn by the lions. Liz will post weather updates on her website: www.korabektraining.com.

Join us on Thursday, September 27th from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Creek Farm, 400 Little Harbor Rd, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Join us to practice mindfulness at peaceful Creek Farm this fall! Mindfulness teacher Liz Korabek-Emerson will lead an evening sitting and walking meditation practice by Sagamore Creek. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome! Please meet on the lawn by the lions. Liz will post weather updates on her website: www.korabektraining.com.

Join us on Thursday, September 13th from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Creek Farm, 400 Little Harbor Rd, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.